Brett David Lara Powell, Wyoming Obituary

Brett David Lara

<p>Brett David Lara</p> <p>Born: December 19, 1964 in Columbus, GA</p> <p>Passed: January 7, 2021 in Powell, WY</p> <p>Brett was brought into this world on the go; born into a military family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brett was the youngest of three boys.&nbsp;&nbsp;Moving every 2 years, Brett learned to make new friends wherever he landed.&nbsp;&nbsp;His family moved from Georgia to Wyoming to California and back to Wyoming following his father&rsquo;s military career.</p> <p>Brett earned academic degrees at Northwest Community College in Powell and, Rocky Mountain College in Billings.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had a black belt in Karate; studied Jeet kun do and, Grace Brazilian Ju jitsu.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was also a martial arts instructor.</p> <p>Brett loved his daughter, family, and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also loved fast cars (esp. his &rsquo;68 Dodge Charger), and shooting.&nbsp;</p> <p>Brett began his career as a counselor, working with troubled youth.&nbsp;&nbsp;Later Brett worked as a peace officer for the Yellowstone County Sheriff&rsquo;s Department in Billings then, finally as a policeman then, detective for the city of Powell.&nbsp;&nbsp;Until his last day, he considered his colleagues at the Powell Police Dept. his family.</p> <p>Brett had a gentle soul, was very compassionate and, always had time to listen to anyone&rsquo;s problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had a big heart and, never had a bad word to say against others.</p> <p>In 2013 Brett met Lisa and they got married.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this union, a little girl was born.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her name is Aleah.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was Brett&rsquo;s sunshine.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Brett is preceded in death by his father Marcus Lara.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his mother (Wanda),&nbsp;&nbsp;brother (Mike Lara),&nbsp;&nbsp;brother (Scott Lara / wife Linda),&nbsp;&nbsp;daughter (Aleah),&nbsp;&nbsp;ex-wife Lisa and,&nbsp;&nbsp;numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.</p> <p>Brett, we love you and, we miss you.</p> <p>A memorial service will be held at the Charity Baptist Church (116 Day St.) at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14th.&nbsp;&nbsp;The service will stream on Thompson Funeral Home&rsquo;s Facebook page and on the Church youtube channel&nbsp;https://youtu.be/YERGOW4x6ew</p>
December 19, 1964 - January 7, 202112/19/196401/07/2021
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Ike Eichenlaub
January 13, 2021
Brett and I met in the early 80's in High school in Powell. We lived across the street from each other and both shared the love of guitar. Through a decade's long bond of garage bands, writing songs, movie marathons, or driving through the country with the radio at full ... Continue Reading
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